Sat, Jul 25, 2020, at 9:12 AM
Beth & Janet,
In 2008 I wrote with the help of Pam, an electronic document called My Cousins. I just stumbled on a copy and am attaching it for you to have. Naturally, it is not as up-to-date as the Family Tree research that we can do today. But it has information in it that goes beyond a Family Tree.
I hope you find this entertaining.
Love,
The Elcik’s
Sat, Jul 25, 2020, at 4:11 PM
Beth,
I have found graves using the “Find a Grave” website where I don’t know how the individuals fit on the tree: Paul Gamache, Nicolas Gamache, Elmo J. Gamache, Lucienne M. Sheink Gamache, and Romeo B. Gamache.
Do you recognize anybody?
John, IV
Sun, Jul 26, 2020, at 11:12 AM
Beth,
My biggest problem in fixing things on the Gamache branch of the family tree was operator error. My Ancestry.com gives USA Hints unless you upgrade to the World Explorer subscription. It really helps to have access to Canadian databases. It would help even more if I had taken French in school. Misspelling in English is difficult. In French, they are almost impossible.
I now want to visit L’Islet, Quebec, Canada. Have you ever been there?
John, IV
Sun, Jul 26, 2020, at 12:12 PM
Beth,
I’m not sure how useful access to the Blood Relatives tree has been for you. I hope that by having Editor permissions, access to living people, and my notes, you can get information. In particular, I hope you downloaded some of the family pictures and LifeStory documents.
In about ten days, our ability to access information on the Internet will change. I will let my Ancestry.com subscription lapse. My understanding is that as Guests, we will still be able to see records on the site. I’m not sure what the restrictions might be. It may be that living people will be blocked, and it may mean that our ability to download records, images, etc. may get lost. I don’t know. I’m curious to find out.
I will continue working on the Tree using Family Tree Maker software made by MacKiev. I have synched the Ancestry database with my personal computer. I now have a fully functional copy working on my desk. By doing this, I avoid high monthly subscription fees. At any time, I can pay for a month’s subscription and synch the data again. This technology is excellent. Not only do I have a copy of the Tree. I also have copies of all the source documents. Not so long ago, this would not have been doable.
I will still be able to exchange reports and communicate through email. I also can email you pictures.
We will lose the messenger option and its bouncing screen. I won’t miss the bounce.
Let me know if you have any questions.
John, IV
Sun, Jul 26, 2020, at 1:13 PM
Beth,
I found several possible edits for you to consider.
John, IV
Tue, Jul 28, 2020, at 3:09 AM
Beth,
Please help me by confirming a discovery I made last night.
I think I have proof that John Elcik (Elsik), Sr., my great-grandfather, had a younger brother Joseph.
If so, this answers the question I put on the research agenda about where there siblings. There was at least one.
My evidence is in the 1910 United States Federal Census:
But the clincher for me is that both men spell our surname “Elsik” for themselves while spelling their children’s names “Elcik.”
It can’t be a coincidence.
What do you think? Could Karkos also confirm for us?
John
Wed 7/29/2020 10:43 AM
Pam, Jim, Jeff, J.P., and Michelle,
My project to update the 2008 Family Tree is proceeding nicely. The Family tree now has 2,116 people, 1,130 photos, and 121 stories with 2,535 records. In addition to reaching out to you, I have been using Facebook and email to communicate with Beth Gamache and Janet (Lucas) Welsh). Beth is my cousin, Jack’s wife, and Janet also is my cousin. Both live in Maine.
There are five documents that I think are interesting, so I’m asking you to read and share them with the kids and their spouses. I have yet to add Duryea, Grap, McMahon, or Portal surnames. I would do so if I get some data from the family. Minimally, I need birthdates for grand-parents and the maiden names of the wives. Pictures are always welcome.
The focus for me began with the Elcik and McClanahan surnames. I have added Adams, Brekke, Byrus, DeRosa, Duryea, Gamache, Gruhl, Jorgenson, Karkos, Kashmer, Skillin, and Strand to get to where I am today.
Technically, this is a never-ending project, but I will let this wind down soon. If you wish to view the Family Tree or contribute or need me to resend the invitation to access, let me know.
Dad
